Position: State Program Manager Project Duration: Till Dec 2027 Line Manager: Deputy Director Location: Durg, Chhattisgarh Background Swiss Emmaus Leprosy Relief Work India (SEI) is an Indian development organization with its HQ based in Gurgaon. It is a non-profit development organization with a mandate of for the poorest. SEI started its work in India in 1960 and initially worked to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem. For the last 62 years, SEI has dedicated itself to improving lives of people affected by leprosy and other poverty-related diseases. From supporting tertiary care leprosy services along with field-based services, SEI has come a long way in ensuring that fair health services are available to the marginalised communities in India. It believes that poor health and poverty share a symbiotic relationship for which SEI believes in strengthening health systems, thereby providing fair access to healthcare & medicines for preventable diseases. SEI collaborates mainly with the central and State Governments in the Leprosy Control Program. It is also a founding member of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP) in India and a member of the National Health Consortium (NHC). Project Overview SEI has been implementing a community-based project focusing on leprosy in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh state since January 2024. The project proposes to improve the health and well-being of targeted marginalised and disadvantaged communities in Durg District through health system strengthening and community development, contributing to achieving zero disease, zero disability, and zero discrimination and stigma for leprosy and other NTDs. The project will focus on the poorest people and communities in the district of Durg that are most neglected, most discriminated or disadvantaged and most at risk of experiencing health inequities. This includes but is not limited to persons affected by leprosy and potentially other NTDs, persons with disabilities, the tribal population, migratory populations, women and children and others. Job Summary The project manager will be in charge of the project and will oversee and manage it and the project team under the guidance of the Deputy Director and the Country Executive Director of SEI. S/he will support the development and planning of the project and oversee the implementation and the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities in the project area in close collaboration with other stakeholders of this project as well as with cross-functional Swiss Emmaus India teams work at the national and sub-national levels to ensure the effective delivery of the project within the agreed budget and timelines. The project manager will support liaising and reporting to the donors, building strong relationships with all key stakeholders in Chhattisgarh, ensuring proactive and respectful communication with other SEI teams and all relevant stakeholders, and supporting advocacy. S/he will collect and disseminate information as required, ensuring all activities are coordinated and monitored. This role mandates co-location in the Durg District, with frequent travel to other locations as required. Responsibilities Project Planning and Office Management: Support the needs assessment and the planning and implementation of the participatory planning workshop for the project's development. Support the elaboration of the project document (Pro-Doc), including the log-frame with indicators. Support the elaboration of the multi-year budget plan. Support the elaboration of the monitoring plan. Coordinate with the Government for project and general agreements and necessary permissions Support the development of the project's annual budget (each year of the project). Management of State project office and the project team recruitment as and when required as per changes in team . Project Management: Be the focal person to plan and undertake FMs Community Development project in Durg District as per the project proposal and in the desired quality. Lead and support the project team and suggest and develop staff capacity development through regularly reviewing progress on identified priorities. Regularly review the project progress against targets, identify operational bottlenecks and risks, and develop and suggest measures to overcome them. ¢ The analysis of the project activity review and other associated data will be shared and discussed with the head office. ¢ Disseminate project progress and data analysis to relevant stakeholders based on requirements. ¢ Collaborate with the State National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) division, National Health Mission (NHM), Regional Leprosy Training and Research Institute (RLTRI), World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP), the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) and Other stakeholders in Chhattisgarh should strengthen the project implementation at the state level. ¢ Take the lead in conceptualising and organizing state/district-level consultations /workshops/conferences as required by the project/JMM (Joint Monitoring Mission). ¢ Support the sub-district, district, and state in developing plans to implement project activities in the specified locations. ¢ Coordinate/Support and Participate in all review meetings, such as state-level consultations, Steering committee meetings, and project conferences, in coordination with the head office. ¢ Undertakes field visits to the Primary Health Centers, district and state NLEP office to support project counterparts in periodic program reviews and monitor implementation of routine activities. ¢ Coordinate project evaluation processes. ¢ Carry out other activities as suggested by the line manager . Stakeholder Management: ¢ Build credibility and a solid organisational profile on the ground and work effectively with communities, local authorities, central government, partners and other stakeholders. ¢ Establish and maintain excellent working relations with the project network partners, such as RLTRI, WHO, ILEP agencies in the state, APAL, other NGOs working in the project geography, other civil society organisations, etc., and the team. ¢ Work effectively with concerned government departments, such as District and State NLEP, NHM (National Health Mission), social justice and empowerment, education, etc., in the intervention district. ¢ Represent the organisation to the public, key stakeholders, and partners, as well as on technical platforms or any other relevant network in Chhattisgarh. Project Reporting: ¢ Provide timely, accurate narrative and finance reporting through the narrative report template and the YPO (Yearly Plan of Operation template) per the agreed schedule and requirements. ¢ Working with Swiss Emmaus Indias communications team to ensure effective documentation of the work being implemented. ¢ Ensure proper documentation of learning and findings and learning exchange for replication. ¢ Produce high-quality project reports to be shared with the donors and other stakeholders. ¢ Support in developing new proposals and concept notes for Fund Raising efforts ¢ Ensure adequate inputs for the periodic reporting and progress updates through presentations, including blogs, success stories, anecdotes, and photos. Others: ¢ Promote the work of Swiss Emmaus India communicating effectively, both internally and externally, in an accurate, respectful, sensitive, and motivating fashion. ¢ Understand Swiss Emmaus India's values, ensure they are adhered to within the project team, and advocate externally for them. ¢ Ensure that all activities comply with applicable law, including compliance with data protection legislation. ¢ Adhere to all SEI and FAIRMED Switzerland policies, regulations, and guidelines, apply them in all day-to-day activities, and ensure that all project personnel and partners adhere to them at all times. ¢ Other ad-hoc duties as required in line with your skills, experience, and role. Qualifications and Skills SEI seeks a results-oriented individual who can produce high-quality deliverables, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail. The successful candidate is required to have: ¢ Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/Social Work or any other relevant field. ¢ Relevant working experience of at least 5 years. Prior management or coordination position is desired. ¢ Prior experience working with the Central government/Chhattisgarh State government in policy/advisory roles and experiences in project cycle management. ¢ Prior experience/knowledge in leprosy projects, Community-Based Rehabilitation projects in the disability sector, community development, and participation are desired. ¢ Good analytical skills, team player and excellent coordination skills. ¢ Proven ability in capacity building/training and programme implementation (including work plans), managing budgets, monitoring (including M&E plans), and reporting. ¢ Excellent interpersonal relations; ability to network, work in a multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners. ¢ Capable of introducing innovative strategies. ¢ Strong and proven communication (written and verbal), documentation, presentation and organisational skills. ¢ Willingness and enthusiasm to work in challenging situations. ¢ Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office. ¢ Languages: English and Hindi are a must, and working knowledge of the local dialect is preferred. How to Apply: ¢ To apply, please share your current resume with a cover letter specifying your eligibility for this position on info@swissemmausindia.org ¢ Please indicate your current & expected salary and at least three references in your resume. ¢ Please mention State Project Manager- Durg project in the subject line. Please do not contact me over the telephone. Please note that the last date to apply for this position is March 21, 2025. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, due to the large volume of applications received, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. Swiss Emmaus India subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity. Applicants for employment will not be discriminated against based on age, race, colour, caste, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference or genetic information in any employment decisions. **************
